Degree program
A degree program is an approved set of course, examination, and other requirements within a discipline or across disciplines, that leads to a degree, commonly referred to as a “major” at the undergraduate level. The names of degree programs are posted on transcripts and diplomas.
Degree-seeking student
A student who has been formally admitted to a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program at UCSB.
A student is considered "matriculated" once they have completed all steps to enrollment in their admission quarter.
A non-degree-seeking student is a student who takes courses at UCSB but has not been admitted into a degree program. Examples of non-degree-seeking students are: Summer-only students, visiting students, and reciprocity students.